It is incumbent on the DPP to engage the services of special prosecutors whose knowledge, skills and reputation can match those who represent the interest of the accused. The Government also needs to strengthen the investigative capability of SOCU if it is seriously committed to bring to justice those who have been fingered for committing acts that resulted in financial loss to the State – indeed those whose actions collectively and individually contributed to the diminution of the physical integrity of the State through divestment of prime State lands to favoured individuals and groups at give-away prices.
